Clip system to secure objects

ABSTRACT

A clip system for securing objects that includes: a strap; a means to adjust the length of the strap; at least one clip attached to the strap. The strap may be configured as a necklace with one clip and the means to adjust the length of the strap includes an adjustable buckle. Alternatively, the strap includes a clip on a first end and a clip on a second end. In a third embodiment, the strap may be configured for placement around a user&#39;s ankle with a single clip to attach objects thereto.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a clip system to secure personal itemswhile attending a theme park.

Description of Related Art

Thousands of individuals visit theme parks on an annual basis. Themeparks provide various types of amusement and in particular amusementrides for individuals to enjoy. Many times these rides involve fastmoving rides such as roller coasters or some theme parks have water typerides where individuals water themed amusement rides. These amusementrides may spin individuals or lift them at certain speeds and includesudden changes of direction. As a result, it is very easy for anindividual to lose items while on an amusement park ride. It wouldtherefore be advantages to have a device to secure personal item whileriding an amusement park ride.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a clip system for securing objects thatincludes: a strap; a means to adjust the length of the strap; at leastone clip attached to the strap. The strap may be configured as anecklace with one clip and the means to adjust the length of the strapincludes an adjustable buckle. Alternatively, the strap includes a clipon a first end and a clip on a second end. In a third embodiment, thestrap may be configured for placement around a user's ankle with asingle clip to attach objects thereto.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts the first embodiment of a clip system in accordance withthe present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts a second embodiment of the clip system in accordance withthe present invention.

FIG. 3 depicts a third embodiment of the clip system in accordance withthe present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to clip systems that attach to lanyards tosecure personal items such as a bag, purse, wallet, keys, I.D. cards,etcetera while a person is riding on a amusement park ride. Ideallylanyards of the present invention are provided to park visitors uponentry and therefore can be used on various types of amusement rides.

In reference to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of the present invention isdepicted. This first embodiment includes a neck strap 20 with anadjustable buckle 22. The first embodiment also includes a clip 40attached to the strap 20 at an attachment end 24. The clip 40 includes athumb lever 42 that opens a clip attachment 44 and once open anindividual simply attaches their objects to the clip 40 to secure theirpersonal items around their neck.

A second embodiment, shown in FIG. 2, includes two clips, the clip 40and a second clip 50, where the clips 40, 50 are attached to eachrespective end of strap 10. The strap 10 includes an adjustable buckle12 and each clip operates with the thumb levers 42, 52. The clips 40, 50may be open as needed to attach personal items thereto.

FIG. 3 depicts a third embodiment of the present invention wherein thethird embodiment has an ankle opening 34 on a strap 30. This particularembodiment allows an individual to secure their personal items at theirankle level by inserting a foot through opening 34. An adjustable buckle32 is provided where the clip 40 is attached at an opposing end of thestrap 30. These clip arrangements may be made available to amusementpark riders and provide the means to secure personal items, such aseyeglasses to strap 10 of FIG. 2. Clips may be worn around theindividual's neck or with the two clip systems may be employed one clipmay be attached to the individuals clothing and a second clip attachedto the objects that are being secured. As a result, the systems of thepresent invention secure of objects conveniently for an amusement parkride participant.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the presentinvention have been presented for purposes of illustration anddescription. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit theinvention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously manymodifications and variations are possible in light of the aboveteaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order tobest explain the principles of the invention and its practicalapplication, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilizethe invention and various embodiments with various modifications as aresuited to the particular use contemplated.

What is claimed is:
 1. A clip system for securing objects comprising: a.a strap; b. a means to adjust the length of the strap; c. at least oneclip attached to the strap.
 2. The clip system according to claim 1,where the strap is configured as a necklace.
 3. The clip systemaccording to claim 2, where one clip is attached to the strap and themeans to adjust the length of the strap includes an adjustable buckle.4. The clip system according to claim 1, where the strap includes a clipon a first end and a clip on a second end.
 5. The clip system accordingto claim 1, where the strap is configured for placement around a user'sankle.